A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6319429 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 41606590 epoch_slot_no: 393790 block_no: 6319252 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 15005 time: 2021-10-02 11:08:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x174e6084c1ba83b66e07b33ac7a8371b6bb8c7c212a2d73a6e2019dd422264c3Block Operator
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